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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.70, 181.74 and 72.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.70, 181.74 and 72.68 is: 100.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.70 : 181.74 = 72.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.70/181.74 = 72.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.70x = 181.74 × 72.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.70x = 13,209.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,209.32/131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.30

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